PHENOLIC SLEEVES FOR CARBON TUBES

[stangflyer]

I noticed after my final flight yesterday (Saturday) that the Phenolic sleeve for the stab cf tube on my 260 is showing some age. One side is nearly loose from the inside of the fuse with a crack in it. The other side is appears to be loosing also. I am thinking it may be time to replace the sleeve before flying her again. Only problem...Not sure of where to obtain something like that. Is there anyone out there that has had experience replacing or installing them into fuses? Anyone know where a guy can buy them? How about you Terry? (Terryscustom) I could sure use some direction in this matter. 

Thanks everyone....

 

[BillVargas]

Its really quite a simple repair/fix but need a pic of the rear fuselage area with the elevators removed.

 

BV

 

[stangflyer]

Bill Vargas said
Its really quite a simple repair/fix but need a pic of the rear fuselage area with the elevators removed.

 

BV

Cool....thanks. I can do that.... picture coming up. 

 

[stangflyer]

Here ya go.... first two

 

 

 

will be of the right side of the fuse. The crack is at about 9:30 position right against the fuse. I also noticed that at the crack, the sleeve is very thin. On the left side, (next photo) the sleeve (socket) is loose all the way around. Ideas???

 

[BillVargas]

The elevator servo wire hole,,, how big is that hole? can you pan out a bit so as to see the servo wire hole in relation to the tube hole,,,

 

BV

 

[stangflyer]

Oh yeah.... I will even take a measurement. Stand by one please...

 

[stangflyer]

Ok.... servo lead hole is 3/4". Side to side from tube hole to servo lead hole 4 3/16", center to center 5 3/16". 

 

[BillVargas]

PM sent with ph number call and I'll walk ya thru it.

 

BV

 

[stangflyer]

Bill Vargas said
PM sent with ph number call and I'll walk ya thru it.

 

BV

Holy crap...what was I worried about? Easy-peasy..... Thanks Bill. 

 

[Ohio AV8TOR]

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